Intricate, absorbing, and profoundly touching…
Clift merges the vastness of space with the intimate, harrowing struggles of motherhood, probing the ethical limits of science and the steep cost of survival in his gripping sci-fi tale. Amid a brutal interstellar war, Teagan Ward is thrust into a power struggle that spans galaxies. Her seven children, lab-created to populate future space colonies, become pawns in a ruthless game of control and greed. When an asteroid reveals a fragment from a distant solar system, it offers them a chance for escape—and a shot at reuniting their fractured family.
Teagan is a fiercely protective mother, her love and desperation driving her every move. Noel and Hunter add depth to the family dynamic. Howie Rich is a complex, manipulative force, driven by motivations that make him both a compelling and ruthless antagonist. Clift skillfully navigates genre tropes, exploring artificial intelligence, corporate greed, and the ethical dilemmas of scientific experimentation with both familiarity and innovation. He subverts expectations, particularly in his portrayal of the personal costs of technological progress, where the consequences reach far beyond societal impact, striking at the heart of intimate relationships. Spanning decades, the narrative is taut and immersive, plunging readers into the characters’ inner worlds. Clift controls the pacing with precision, balancing adrenaline-fueled action with introspective moments. Corporate exploitation looms large, and Clift’s portrayal of a mining consortium highlights pressing issues of resource management and corporate ethics, adding contemporary relevance to the narrative. This is more than a sci-fi story; it’s a profound, thrilling examination of motherhood, power, and the far-reaching consequences of ambition in an ever-expanding universe.
Born in Space: Unlocking Destiny
(Sci-Fi Galaxy series Book 1)
Jeremy Clift
Ellewon Press
Pub date May 8, 2024
ISBN 979-8990010727
Price $26.22 9USD) Hardcover, $12.65 Paperback, $3.35 Kindle edition
